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I don't use Uber, but is it generally cheaper than taxis?

by skosuri 12y ago

BrentOzar 12y ago
> I don't use Uber, but is it generally cheaper than taxis? no, generally more expensive, but the product is way better. My girlfriend gets sick with exhaust vapors when typical cheap taxi drivers lave their windows open and insist their AC is broken. Taxi shocks are usually shot, and the ride crashes around on city streets. Uber has nice, comfy, clean, big, air conditioned vehicles. Worth the extra money.
- silencio 12y ago
  I started to get sick on one of my last Uber rides because the driver had on an absurd amount of cologne. Another had no clue what he was doing and explicitly took the street he was told not to take, getting stuck in the traffic I was hoping to avoid. Some of them are really reckless about driving too, sometimes ignoring posted signs altogether, and I think the only saving grace is that the cars are usually brand new. I could go on about how much I have a problem with Uber, just like how much I hate taxis. The only nice thing about Uber here is that there's an easy way to get in touch and fix a problem. That for sure, I agree, is worth the cost. That being said, I've found UberX in SF is cheaper than cabs, so I have even less interest in taking cabs.... but the last few cities I went to like NYC and Miami, the cabs were great. Wish SFMTA would step it up...
  - ryanross 12y ago
    Anybody skeptical of Lyft needs to try the service for FREE 1. Download the Lyft app 2. Enter code LOSANGELES (works nationwide) 3. Request and enjoy your FREE ride 4. Repeat on another phone to ride home for free
pjscott 12y ago
Usually more expensive, but that depends on when you ride -- prices go up during hours of peak demand, like Friday nights, and fall at other times. Some rough numbers here: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304250204579433113467536876 http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1000142405270230425020...

I don't use Uber, but is it generally cheaper than taxis?

by skosuri 12y ago

I don't use Uber, but is it generally cheaper than taxis?

> I don't use Uber, but is it generally cheaper than taxis? no, generally more expensive, but the product is way better. My girlfriend gets sick with exhaust vapors when typical cheap taxi drivers lave their windows open and insist their AC is broken. Taxi shocks are usually shot, and the ride crashes around on city streets. Uber has nice, comfy, clean, big, air conditioned vehicles. Worth the extra money.

silencio 12y ago
I started to get sick on one of my last Uber rides because the driver had on an absurd amount of cologne. Another had no clue what he was doing and explicitly took the street he was told not to take, getting stuck in the traffic I was hoping to avoid. Some of them are really reckless about driving too, sometimes ignoring posted signs altogether, and I think the only saving grace is that the cars are usually brand new. I could go on about how much I have a problem with Uber, just like how much I hate taxis. The only nice thing about Uber here is that there's an easy way to get in touch and fix a problem. That for sure, I agree, is worth the cost. That being said, I've found UberX in SF is cheaper than cabs, so I have even less interest in taking cabs.... but the last few cities I went to like NYC and Miami, the cabs were great. Wish SFMTA would step it up...
- ryanross 12y ago
  Anybody skeptical of Lyft needs to try the service for FREE 1. Download the Lyft app 2. Enter code LOSANGELES (works nationwide) 3. Request and enjoy your FREE ride 4. Repeat on another phone to ride home for free

pjscott 12y ago

Usually more expensive, but that depends on when you ride -- prices go up during hours of peak demand, like Friday nights, and fall at other times. Some rough numbers here: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304250204579433113467536876 http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1000142405270230425020...